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NEWSLETTER - 22 JULY
HIGHLIGHTS
SPORTS DAY
Finally we have had a Sports Day and running at the same time as the World Champs in Oregon as well. Judging by the effort on display and some of the distances and times posted, we might have a future world champion competing. Well done to all students for taking part and showing true sporting endeavour in what has been a challenging week in the heat! There were some excellent sporting performances.
HOUSE WINNERS
Our House winners this year are...
YEAR 7 CONCERT
The Year 7s have been working incredibly hard over the last half term in preparation for their Year 7 concerts. While the concerts themselves had to be cancelled, they were able to perform in the Main Hall yesterday. Please have a listen to these recordings of their fantastic work.
UNIFORM AND EQUIPMENT
Please make sure that when we return to school in September that your sons/daughters have the correct school uniform and the equipment needed to be successful at school. The school uniform requirements for the Autumn term can be found here .
The basic equipment list for school success:
STAFF LEAVING
We wish the staff who are leaving us all the best for their retirement or new adventure in education or outside it. Thank you to all of them for supporting our students in their learning at school and providing a caring environment for all students to try to be their best. A very special mention goes to those staff who are retiring:
Mr Sol the Site Manager who has worked at Charters for 37 years, yes you read it correctly 37 years. Ms Morrison (Drama and formal Head of Sixth Form) after 21 years at Charters, Mrs Roberts Teacher of Maths and Mrs Chaudhary Teacher of Science. We wish you all a happy retirement and enjoyment of non-term-time holidays!
We are also saying goodbye to Mrs Theobalds, Mrs Duncan, Ms Brennan, Miss Wareham, Mr Beckingham, Mr Boyce, Miss Hamilton-Eadie, Mrs Mogeroy, Miss Blatchford and Mr Hoyle.
Further I would like to extend my congratulations to Miss Doran and Mr Whiteside who have secured teacher training positions after spending a year shadowing and developing their skills across different functions of the school. Mrs Findlay (TA) and Mrs Smith who works on student services are also moving on this year.
We would like to wish you all a restful and safe summer holiday. Please check the school website for information regarding the start of term and term dates for 2022 – 2023.
NEWS ROUND-UP
Read our news stories this week by clicking the links below:
Year 7 students enjoyed the magical world of Harry Potter at the Warner Bros. Studios last week.
Year 11 student, Josh, has been selected for the prestigious School Games National Finals which will take place at Loughborough University from 1 to 3 September.
We had our first staff Booky Brunch in the Library last week, where our school Librarian was able to recommend some good summer reading which might inspire you too.
NOTICES
START OF TERM – SEPTEMBER 2022-2023
Please do note down the times and other details for the start of the autumn term 2022-2023 in September.
Thursday 01 September – Staff Training Day (no students)
Friday 02 September – Staff Training Day (no students)
Monday 05 September – Year 7 (Meet on the tennis courts at the front of school at 8:25am. Students will finish at 3:00pm
Year 12 (Meet in the Sixth Form Common Room at 8:25am. Students will finish at 10:30am)
Tuesday 06 September - All year groups in school.
Year 8 to go straight to the Main Hall for an assembly at 8:25am.
Year 13 go straight the Sixth Form Common Room for an assembly at 8:25am
All other year groups go to tutor rooms. You can find the updated list here.
Wednesday 07 September - Normal school day routines start from this point.
Please could we remind parents and carers at this point that it is important that you leave enough travel time to enable your sons and daughter to be on the school site by 8:25am, and that only designated drop off areas should be used. The front car park which is used a drop off for school coaches is not a drop area. It is important that we work together to ensure the safety of all students. Thank you for your support here.
POST-RESULTS SERVICE
For information on post-results service, please click here .
HOPE
The Health Outcomes for young People throughout Education (HOPE) team at the University of Cambridge have designed three survey that aim to explore and highlight any variations in SEND identification and provision across all Local Authorities in England.
One survey is aimed at children and young people, and asks about their experiences with SEND (aged 11-27), the second type of survey is aimed at parents and carers of children (of any age) with SEND. The third type is aimed at wider stakeholders (including those working in education, for the health services, and for local authorities). All surveys are anonymous, and the study has been approved by Cambridge Psychology Research Ethics Committee, study ref:PRE:2021.058.
The three types of survey can all be accessed via this link : https://redcap.link/HOPEsurvey
SUPPORTING STUDENTS TO LOOK AFTER THEIR MENTAL HEALTH THIS SUMMER
We often look forward to the summer holidays but for some students it can be a difficult transition away from the structure of school life. The summertime is also an opportunity for students to reflect and make changes that may have a positive impact on the year ahead. Please click here for a resource that students may find useful to use during the summer holidays.
UNIFORM 2022-23
Parents, please do remind yourself of the uniform expectations before buying. A very simple message is that trainers of any colour are not part of the school uniform. A full list of uniform expectations can be found here
COMMUNITY NEWS
ROYAL BERKSHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICES
RBFRS have provided this letter for parents/carers regarding Wildfires and Water Safety for the summer. Further Information can be found below.
FREE summer intensives with shows and a graded qualification for performers and crew aged 16-18 this August!
Rehearsals 10-6 daily from 1st August at Whitegrove Community Centre, shows from 18th-21st August at Pinewood Theatre.
You need to be 16 -18 on 1st August (it is fine if you turn 19 after that).
35 hours a week of FREE training in acting (Dog Sees Good) or Musical Theatre with Artemis Studios and Artemis College!
FREE graded qualification (with UCAS points at Grade 6 or higher) in musical theatre, acting or production arts.
Apply now for a place this summer!
Musical Theatre option: https://artemis.college/summer-22-musical-theatre
Acting option: https://artemis.college/summer-22-acting
PARENT CURRICULUM/SUPPORT INFORMATION
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